Transaction Services Manager

Gambit Search; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in Reading is seeking a Mid-Senior level finance professional to manage financial and vendor due diligence for mid-market transactions. The role involves leading teams, collaborating closely with clients, and contributing to business development efforts. The ideal candidate has proven experience in Transaction Services, excellent communication skills, and is a qualified accountant. This position offers a full-time, dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Transaction Services with a strong track record.
• Experience in the mid-market space or with mid-market clients preferred.
• Demonstrated experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing financial due diligence for mid-market transactions.
• Collaborating with clients to provide insights for business decisions.
• Managing teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Vendor due diligence

Team management

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

We are working with a well-established accountancy firm in Reading that is looking to expand their dynamic team. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity to join a growing team within a fast-paced, high-impact environment, where you will work on a diverse range of mid-market transactions.

As part of the Transaction Services team, you will play a key role in providing in-depth financial and vendor due diligence services. This role offers exposure to both buy-side and sell-side transactions, enabling you to deliver high-quality, actionable insights to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and executing financial due diligence and vendor due diligence for mid-market transactions, managing the process from initial scoping to final deliverables.
• Collaborating with clients to understand strategic needs, providing insights to inform critical business decisions.
• Managing teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of projects while mentoring and coaching junior staff.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams to facilitate smooth communication and project execution.
• Contributing to business development efforts, including proposal generation and identifying opportunities to drive future growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Transaction Services (TS), with a strong track record in financial and vendor due diligence.
• Experience in the mid-market space or with mid-market clients is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience at the Assistant Manager or Manager level, with the ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred, though relevant experience will be considered.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Consulting

Industries

• Financial Services and Accounting